Merry Christmas!

Reading Time

We got a paper from a friend who was out of town, Janna read to Simon before it was time for church.

Christmas Cookies

We made Christmas cookies Sunday. We didn't decorate them yet though.

Christmas Trees

I also found this idea on pinterest. The kids loved making them. We had some fun spinkles from Aunt Carolyn.

My Big Girl Bed

In the past 10 years I have never had a bed skirt, or fancy/decorative pillows on our bed. I have to admit I made fun of it on shows when every night the couple had to move pillows to get in bed, but I really do like how it pulls the room together.Well we found a great deal on this bedspread and pillow Isaac and I both liked, so we got. I am loving how the room looks. It cordinates with the pictures my friend Sam painted and the curtains.

Next Up: A headboard.

Teacher Gifts

I found this idea on pinterest last year and this year was finally able to make it.
I put this with a card and note to each teacher/bus driver.

The Weekend

We spent a the weekend up at my parents this weekend. We had a great time.

Isaac and I went on a date Saturday afternoon. We went to lunch at Skyline and then saw the movie Skyfall. I really liked the movie.

While we were on the date my parents took the kids to Bass Pro Shop, the kids met Santa, got a great picture with him, did a craft, and played games there. They said it was great.

Then that evening the weather worked out and we got to go to the Festival of Lights at the Zoo. I love this every year. I think I like it more than the kids and I just drag everyone with me. It was beautiful there. Isaac got roasted almonds and the kids and I got rock candy. It started getting crowded and we were getting hungry, so we got LaRosa's on the way home. It was a great day.

Sunday the kids with to Sunday School with Grandma.

My parents got a kitty that Janna loves and is obsessed with. She wanted to be with it all the time. Poor Molly felt left out.

Janna sings

Simon Sings

More Art Time

This past weekend the kids picked out these art projects for their Good Behavior rocks. I think they did a great job of them.

Art Time

I am so proud of my little buddy, while Janna was resting, due to being sick, he worked super hard on all the above papers. He was so proud of himself and he was so well behaved. We had a great time together.

The yellow leaves

Thanksgiving

I have a lot to be thankful for this thanksgiving. I admit I didn't realize the blessing it was at first but it turned out great. Janna got a fever the day before Thanksgiving, and it continued Thursday morning, flushed cheeks and very tired but that was all. We weren't able to go to my brother's house as planned. I was sad not to see family and no turkey.
Through facebook and many friends, we got a thawed turkey and green beans, Isaac started cooking right away. While it was cooking we watched the movie Brave as a family. Then we combined our meal with a neighbor, who didn't mind Janna's fever, and had a thanksgiving meal together. Then Mom and Dad came over after being at my brother's and played with the kids.

It was a wonderful Thanksgiving day. I am so thankful all and everything in my life and how God helps make a bad day wonderful!
Oops I forgot to get pictures of friends and family but I do have the turkey!

Pinterest Christmas Card

I have been wanted to make this card for two years now, but finally found the time and energy to do it. I love it and I had fun making it.

Note: use stronger glue, eyes fall off in the mail.

November

So where did November go? What it is December now? I had to check facebook to see what has been going on.
November 2nd and 3rd, I made cards with two separate group of friends
November 3rd, we had a cook out, that got rained out and moved in door, at Isaac's Boss's house
November 6th, I took a vacation day and voted and then had a girls day with Janna. We had lunch at Panera and ran errands.
November 8 or around then Janna got the 24 hour throw up bug, even got sick in her sleep and didn't wake up, a lot of clean up, but no one else got it. yeah.
November 9th, I went craft night and made my Christmas cards and hung out with friends.
November 16th , Date night to see Breaking Dawn part 2, and then to Red Lobster. It was a wonderful night out. Thank you so much Mom Hopper for watching the kids.
November 17th, we set up the Christmas tree.
Then Thanksgiving see separate post...